“I prefer developing People rather than developing things”

Watch this 2-minute video about Angela Trego, her philosophy, and what inspires her:

“Efficient with Things, Effective with People”

This succinctly describes her understanding of the technical creative process requiring both technical and interpersonal skills.  As a highly successful engineer, Dr. Trego held technical and senior leadership roles at Fortune 500 companies before focusing on her passions for speaking, teaching, and coaching.

An award-winning teacher, Dr. Trego serves on several technical, non-profit, and executive boards.  Angela’s technical background combined with leadership experiences from around the world gives her a unique insight into how your organization can increase its potential. Above all, Angela is passionate about empowering others with practical skills to help them become more successful.

Angela’s distinctive approach to education, leadership, and advocacy for women in STEM renders her a sought-after resource for audiences and organizations aiming to enhance their performance. She inspires, creates, and fosters confidence through her training and motivational speaking, addressing imposter syndrome and soft-skills development. Angela’s expertise extends to training educators in effective confidence-building techniques and replicable strategies, with a particular focus on the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math disciplines (STEM).

Key elements of Angela’s story include conquering a birth defect to become a collegiate athlete and frequently solving problems as the sole woman on highly technical engineering projects.

Through story and vital skill development, Dr. Trego inspires individuals, teams, and organizations to recognize their unlimited potential.

Certifications
  • Professional Engineer (Mechanical)
  • Project Management Professional
  • Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
  • Associate Fellow of AIAA (aerospace technical organization)
  • Commissioner for ABET (engineering accreditation body)
  • Previous Achieve Global Leadership Facilitator
  • Arbinger Institute Facilitator
  • Scrum Fundamentals
Recognitions & Awards
  • SAMPE Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Inspire InUtah campaign
  • Utah Business “30 Women to Watch”
  • AIAA Distinguished Lecturer
  • Utah Valley University Teacher of the Year
  • Women Tech Council “Rising Star”
  • 2 Patents
  • Over 90 publications
  • Sandy City Community Service
  • ARES 1-X Program Manager’s Flight Commendation
  • Boeing Achievement Award, Boeing 787 Dreamliner

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